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IASME Cyber Assurance for organisations with more than 49 people

IASME Cyber Assurance for organisations with more than 49 people

  Introduction You’re an organisation with more than 49 people and are looking for comprehensive cyber security protection, where do you go? Have you achieved Cyber Essentials and are looking for more? Are you considering ISO 27001 but think it’s too much for an organisation of your size? This is where IASME Cyber Assurance can […]

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IASME Cyber Assurance for Small Organisations (10 to 49 People)

IASME Cyber Assurance for Small Organisations (10 to 49 People)

  Introduction You’re an organisation with 10 to 49 people and are looking for comprehensive cyber security protection, where do you go? Have you achieved Cyber Essentials and looking for more? Are you considering ISO 27001 but think it’s too much for a micro organisation? This is where IASME Cyber Assurance can be a great […]

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IASME Cyber Assurance for Micro Organisations (3 to 9 People)

IASME Cyber Assurance for Micro Organisations (3 to 9 People)

  Introduction You’re an organisation with 3 to 9 people and are looking for comprehensive cybersecurity protection; where do you go? Have you achieved Cyber Essentials and are looking for more? Are you considering ISO 27001 but think it’s too much for a micro organisation? This is where IASME Cyber Assurance can be a great […]

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IASME Cyber Assurance for 1 to 2 Person Organisations

IASME Cyber Assurance for 1 to 2 Person Organisations

Introduction You’re an organisation with 1 or 2 people and are looking for comprehensive cyber security protection, where do you go? Have you achieved Cyber Essentials and are looking for more? Are you considering ISO 27001 but think it’s too much for a micro organisation? This is where IASME Cyber Assurance comes in. It’s an […]

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Beyond Cyber Essentials – IASME Cyber Assurance

Beyond Cyber Essentials – IASME Cyber Assurance

  Introduction With an ever increasing dependency on technology , information security is more critical than ever. Cyber Essentials can act as a great starting point for most organisations, but what’s next? In this blog, we explore how IASME Cyber Assurance goes beyond Cyber Essentials and can be a great step for organisations looking for […]

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Cyber Essentials: Contractors

Cyber Essentials: Contractors

Introduction With cyber-related incidents making headlines daily, cyber security is an ever-increasing priority for organisations. Cyber Essentials is often a great place to start, with the implementation of just five technical controls proving to be highly effective in reducing risks against common cyber threats. However, a challenging question that often arises is how to consider […]

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Cyber Essentials: Difference Between a Cyber Advisor and Assessor

Cyber Essentials: Difference Between a Cyber Advisor and Assessor

Introduction Due to the proven effectiveness of the Cyber Essentials controls, the scheme continues to grow. Almost 50,000 certificates were issued between March 2024 and April 2025. But who issues these certificates, and what happens when organisations need support implementing the controls? This is where IASME Assessors and NCSC Cyber Advisors come into play. In […]

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Cyber Essentials Plus: Fixing Windows Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability

Cyber Essentials Plus: Fixing Windows Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability

Introduction  As cyber threats continue to evolve, known weaknesses must be addressed quickly to avoid breaches, data loss, and ransomware attacks. Cyber Essentials Plus testing is aimed at identifying such weaknesses and can highlight configuration issues that should be fixed. One example of this is the “Windows unquoted/trusted service paths privilege escalation security issue” vulnerability […]

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Cyber Essentials: Free Cyber Liability Insurance

Cyber Essentials: Free Cyber Liability Insurance

  Introduction From phishing attacks to ransomware, threat actors constantly evolve their tactics. This leaves organisations vulnerable to operational, financial, and reputational damage. If you’re looking for a way to safeguard against these risks, the Cyber Essentials scheme offers a simple and effective solution. For added peace of mind, eligible organisations can opt in for […]

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Remo Belisari

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Remo Belisari is a Chartered Cyber Security Professional with over a decade of experience advising organisations from start-ups to multinationals across the UK, Europe, Asia and the USA.

He founded RB Consultancy to provide high-quality, cost-effective cyber security services that reduce risk, support compliance and empower organisations to take ownership of their own security.

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